Summertime is busy for Orlando's theme parks, although most new attractions are open and operating before the surge of out-of-towners comes in. This year, new rides and shows continue to trickle in as the temperatures rise. Here's an overview of what was new and what went away during the second quarter of 2013.

Disney raised its ticket prices at all four parks, but for the first time made admission to Magic Kingdom more expension than its other WDW parks. A one-day ticket to Magic Kingdom is now $95 ($89 for ages 3-9). A one-day ticket to Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios or Disney's Animal Kingdom is $90 ($84 for ages 3-9). A one-day, one-park ticket at Universal Studios or Universal's Islands of Adventure is $92 ($86 for ages 3-9). A one-day ticket to SeaWorld Orlando is $92 ($84 for ages 3-9).

Fun Spot America introduced its first two roller coasters, the steel Freedom Flyer and the wooden White Lightning (the only woodie in Orlando). The International Drive attraction also added its 250-foot SkyCoaster and smaller rides in addition to a new entrance and larger parking lot. (Click here for more on Fun Spot coasters)

Disney World launched two more in-park scavenger hunt-style activities: Wilderness Explorers at Disney's Animal Kingdom and A Pirate's Adventure: Treasure of the Seven Seas at Adventureland at Magic Kingdom.

Orlando Science Center opened "Blue Man Group -- Making Waves" exhibit and debuted the "Flying Monsters 3D" film. It also broke ground on a piece of outdoor art dedicated to the Red Tail pilots of the Tuskegee Airmen.

Gatorland added an array of animals, including two big cats in its new Panther Springs exhibit and a 15-foot crocodile known as "Bonecrusher II." Other newbies: pythons, boa constrictors, rattlesnakes, bobcats, white-tailed deer, scarlet ibis and raccoons.

Fantasy of Flight, an aviation-themed attraction in Polk County, changed its schedule to have operations on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only.

Magic Kingdom will introduce a parade called Festival of Fantasy in 2014.

OLD BUSINESS

The plugged was pulled on two street performances at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Gone are "Disney Channel Rocks" show and the "Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun" parade.

The "Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination" traveling exhibit moved on from Orlando Science Center.

New Fantasyland construction continued at Magic Kingdom. Opening later this year: Princess Fairy Tale Hall, a regal meet-and-greet on the former site of Snow's White Scary Adventures. Opening in 2014: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train roller coaster.

Construction continued on Cabana Bay Beach Resort on Universal Orlando property. The hotel with a retro feel opens in 2014.

Coming this summer at Universal Studios: The next phase of Springfield, including a spinning ride called Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Whirl, a Duff Beer brewery tour and a Lard Lad doughnut shop (and statue).

CAME AND WENT

A variety of music festivals came and went: Viva la Musica at SeaWorld, the Summer Concert Series at Universal Studios, Flower Power and Sounds Like Summer at Epcot. Waves of Glory, a Christian-music gathering at Wet 'n' Wild, booked its first national act, Sanctus Real.

Merida, the heroine of the animated film "Brave," was officially named a Disney Princess. A public ceremony was held featuring all 11 of its Princesses at Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom.

For the second time in history, Magic Kingdom stayed open to guests for a 24-hour period.

Legoland Florida held Star Wars Days and Disney's Hollywood Studios again celebrated Star Wars Weekends. Rumors of an announcement regarding a "Star Wars Land" during the event did not pan out.

Ripley Entertainment kicked off its multicity Bizarre Buying Bazaar, a campaign for folks to sell their "odd" treasures, at the Ripley's Believe It or Not museum on International Drive.